Chapter 18: The Seeker, the Escapee

"Do you know what you're talking about?" Cao Shuo turned his gaze to Zhuge Zhai, who was standing beside him, with a look of disbelief on his face. High-speed updates

On the sea that is still far away from the heavenly capital, in the bridge of the main ship of Xingtian. Zhuge Zhai saw that the decisive battle was imminent, but he offered a strategy to completely destroy the heavens.

"Boss, I might as well say bluntly, on the fourteenth and nineteenth ships, the nuclear warheads are already prepared......" Zhuge Zhai obviously knew what he was talking about, he didn't just talk, but also prepared things from Cao Shuo.

"When did you get that kind of thing?" Cao Shuo looked at Zhuge Zhai's eyes with meaning.

"Subordinate...... A deal was made with the Zì Yóu front. Zhuge Zhai seemed to have made up a lot of determination before replying.

"Is it ......" Cao Shuo snorted coldly: "What about the conditions?"

Zhuge Zhai replied hesitantly: "They want to fight for god wine." ”

"Ha!" Cao Shuo said: "I see, so you who first proposed the plan to attack Tiandu suddenly changed your mind and postponed the attack period again and again, in order to wait for this deal to be completed, right?"

Zhuge Zhai's face was guilty, but he didn't show fear or cowardice: "I also want to prepare a backup plan for this plan, after all, there are two people in the sky, the lord and the absolute shadow......"

"You're worried I'm going to lose. Cao Shuo interrupted: "If I lose, you will use nuclear weapons to settle the battle." ”

Zhuge Zhai said: "Boss...... I'm a strategist, so I have to do this. It's also for the sake of the organization, for the sake of the brethren......"

"Okay, I know what you mean. Cao Shuo said: "You know me very well, I hate the indiscriminate killing of innocents, and I will not use nuclear weapons, so ...... You're doing these things in secret, and you won't let me know. He paused for a moment, and suddenly shouted: "Zhuge Village!"

The other soldiers and commanders on the bridge were all distracted by the loud shout and turned their heads one after another. Everyone was also puzzled, these two bigwigs were still politely discussing things just now. Why did you suddenly shout?

Cao Shuo sighed, waved his hand, and motioned for his subordinates to continue their work. He then returned to his usual tone and said, "I don't blame you for calculating me. ”

"The subordinates have no such intentions!" this ......," Zhuge Zhai hurriedly explained.

Cao Shuo shook his head and continued: "Speculating on me and deceiving the upper and lower levels is already a calculation. That is, there is no such intention. This has already been done. Needless to say, I said it, and I don't blame you. ”

Zhuge Zhai nodded, and this time he remained silent.

Cao Shuo said again: "Your idea is indeed right, if you come to ask me in advance." I would never agree to your use of nuclear weapons, and even if you had already loaded your things and brought them with you, I would not allow you to do so. He looked ahead, looking at the sea and sky in the east, the obscure light, "I just don't understand, in the original plan, it was only our Xingtian army to attack the heavenly capital." At that time, the nuclear bomb was your 'backup plan'; The army on the front line of Zì Yóu is also coming to attack this place, and it is expected to form a flanking attack with our army, and the odds of victory are obviously greater, why do you propose to directly use nuclear weapons to slaughter the city?"

Zhuge Zhai didn't think about it at all, and asked Cao Shuo directly: "Boss, ...... With zì yóu front. But on the same front?"

"Of course, it's also a rebel group. With the aim of overthrowing the tyranny of the Empire, there is a common enemy. And they're not bandit-like forces like White Lightning. Cao Shuo also replied almost without thinking.

"Yes, it seems like that now, all the resistance groups that can be called 'regimes' on a global scale are raising the banner of righteousness, fighting for tyranny, and although there are conflicts and frictions between them, they are generally united against the Empire. Zhuge Zhai stopped at this point, and raised the grass fan in his hand: "But what about after the fall of Tiandu? Take today's battle as an example, if the emperor is defeated, who should this city belong to?"

Cao Shuo obviously hesitated for a few seconds, and when he opened his mouth to speak, he was interrupted by Zhuge Zhai again: "Boss, you must want to say, 'Whoever fought this battle should belong to whom?' right? casualties, loss of mechs, loss of abilities, and so on...... After victory, do we put this kind of data on the table and count it with the people on the front line?" He sighed: "Boss, the technology, military strength, financial resources, and manpower of the front line are all stronger than ours. If you miss the opportunity, the general trend is certain, why should we fight with them this day?"

Cao Shuo thought for a while and said, "That...... The meaning of military advisor is ......"

"Now that the words have been spoken, for the sake of the present...... I have three strategies to offer. Zhuge Zhai arched his hand and said: "The best policy, march to Tiandu for about thirty kilometers, and stop the air fleet, our sea troops are already farther behind the rear, and they should not be affected."

When the battle between the Empire and the two armies on the Zì Yóu front began, we sent out high-speed raid mechs and carried nuclear bombs to drop them at close range. At the moment of fierce battle between the two armies, the defense of Tiandu facing our army will definitely become weaker, and the mecha that drops the bomb may be close, even if it is really shot down, it will be the same if it is directly detonated at a distance.

As long as it succeeds, the sky will be destroyed, the dynasty will collapse, and the world will be divided. The Zì Yóu front line is also within the reach of the nuclear bomb, and this battle must have suffered heavy losses, and it is impossible to move westward in the short term. Wuxingtian possessed the Dragon County, which dominated East Asia and was adjacent to the Twin Eagle Counties occupied by the Empire. Once the sky is destroyed, even if the emperor does not fall into a situation where the tree falls and scatters, he should be dealt a heavy blow. At that time, whether we are persuaded to surrender or fight a battle, we will win the victory, and we will be able to win Shuangying County. In this way, Xingtian's sphere of influence is not much different from the Zì Yóu front, and it is even better than the iron precepts of Europe and the alliance of Yanwu in Africa.

After that, we could follow the Qin people's method of long-distance and close attack, and throw those territories in Australia and the Pacific Ocean to the Zì Yóu front line to fight, and we gradually annexed various regions on the Eurasian continent, and it was also a matter of time before we conquered the three continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. ”

Cao Shuo didn't immediately deny the other party, but just shook his head slightly. In the future, he can't think about it so far, and this account will still have to be lost to Zhuge Zhai in the future, but in front of him, Cao Shuo understands very well that he just doesn't want to use nuclear weapons to kill a large number of people. Although almost all the nobles and royal families who have fled from all over the world are gathered in the Tiandu today, the number of commoners still accounts for the majority. That's what he was based on.

"I also know that the boss is kind-hearted, but I missed this opportunity...... Zhuge Zhai observed the words and wanted to persuade again.

Cao Shuo interrupted him: "Doesn't the military advisor have three strategies, let's say the latter two." ”

Zhuge Zhai sighed lightly and said: "The middle strategy, slow down the march and rectify the situation." Sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. The forces on the Zì Yóu front were at least 30% stronger than our army, and they would attack before the enthronement ceremony began at the latest. Anyway, we can wait, even if we don't fight today. It's okay for the class to go back, because the troops on the front line of Zì Yóu are coming to intervene today, and eighty percent of this city will be occupied by them, so why should we work hard for the foundation of others.

The current Zì Yóu front line occupies the greatest advantage in the world pattern. If Krauser ascends to the throne, they are the most anxious, not only more anxious than us, but even more anxious than the other princes, therefore. In this battle, we don't have to fight, but they have to fight.

The middle strategy is to wait for them to compete with each other, and our army will act when the opportunity arises. If the Zì Yóu front wins, we will withdraw, without spending a single soldier and without losing our capital, but if they lose, or win a crushing victory. Or the two armies are at loggerheads...... Here's our chance. By then, the two armies in the heavenly capital have reached the end of their crossbows, and our army can take advantage of the situation.

It's just that...... With this strategy, the initiative is ultimately in the hands of the other side, and war is unpredictable after all, if there is a big victory on the front line of the empire or zì yóu, the battle will be quickly ended. We're going to be very passive.

Whether it was Krause's success in repelling the offensive and ascending to the throne, or the capture of the Heavenly Capital on the Zì Yóu front. Claiming to be the number one hero in defeating the empire is not good news for Xingtian. In the future, it is difficult to predict the situation in the world. ”

Cao Shuo said: "So...... What's next?"

Zhuge Zhai replied: "What is the next step...... It's very simple, just march normally. By the way, getting in touch with the Zì Yóu front line shows that our army is willing to surrender the heavenly capital and cooperate with the attack of the Zì Yóu front, which can be regarded as doing some diplomatic work in advance in order to ...... A long-term solution. The last four words, he hesitated for a long time before he said them.

Cao Shuo didn't say a word after hearing this, and fell into deep thought.

Zhuge Zhai sighed again: "It's just that my subordinates are incompetent, and it's also helpless to exchange a small amount of Doushen wine for nuclear weapons." If there is no lord this person, our army will take the heavenly capital, at least seventy percent certain, but his existence makes me have to think about it, this is not because you don't trust the boss. He sighed again and again: "Ah...... Another miscalculation of the time was that I did not expect that this kid Krause could let the emperor Chan settle for him, and it happened so quickly that people were caught off guard, and led to the situation that the front line of Zì Yóu was sent troops at the same time as our army. Our army could have fought a surprise attack in an ordinary battle, but now it has become a rush battle against the front line of Zì Yóu, facing the Imperial defenders who have already taken up their positions. ”

"Alright, I've decided. Cao Shuo pondered again, and then suddenly looked relieved, and the corners of his mouth were still smiling.

Zhuge Zhai said: "Boss, it's ......" He really wanted to hear the other party reply to him with the word "best policy".

"I don't need any of your three countermeasures. Cao Shuo replied.

Zhuge Zhai was stunned for a moment, and was speechless for a while.

"Tell me to go down, let the fourteenth and nineteenth ships return, and there is no need to follow. Cao Shuo said.

"Boss...... Even if this nuclear weapon is not used, it will have a deterrent effect. Zhuge Zhai said.

"Do as I say. Cao Shuo aggravated his tone slightly, and Zhuge Zhai immediately understood that his intention had been decided, and it was useless to say anything more.

"The subordinates obeyed. Zhuge Zhai replied.

"Strategist, do you believe me?" Cao Shuo suddenly asked.

Zhuge Zhai hesitated for a moment, but couldn't guess the meaning of these words: "I don't know what the boss is referring to?"

"Anything. Cao Shuo said, "Can you trust me as the believers of the Iron Commandment believe that Cesare Bamond is a god?"

Zhuge Zhai actually replied: "No." He said it very seriously: "They call it worship, and that kind of belief is blind and unwise. It also turned out that Bamond could not afford this kind of trust. He said respectfully: "And my trust in the boss is because the boss you do what you say and dare to do it." As long as you say, I believe it. That is not based on unconditional worship, but on true trust. ”

"Good. Cao Shuo's tone remained unchanged: "I want to be alone now, and I will come to Tiandu first." You lead your troops at the current pace and keep going, and I'll tell you when I return...... Final Word. ”

Zhuge Zhai understood the intention of what he said just now, Cao Shuo meant, since he said that he would come back alive, then he must be able to do it, don't tell him anything like going alone, there may be no return, just believe him.

"Please, Boss...... Be sure to bring the Fighting God Wine again. At this moment, Zhuge Zhai can only admonish like this.

Cao Shuo said: "Don't worry about that, I'll drink Doushen wine first." Let's go again. ”

............

Tiandu, the interior of the floating island.

The Divine Key is gradually approaching the power core of Tiandu, and the scenery along the way is very similar. There are four metal walls, and the light sources on the walls are almost exactly the same order, and most of the paths are not built for human walking, and they are quite narrow. And it looks the same. However, the Divine Key is a good hand at walking the labyrinth, and Tianyi has already shown him the internal structural drawings of Tiandu, which gives him a certain concept in his mind.

The previous location of the bookstore was quite close to the power core, and there was no other appropriately sized entry space in the closer range. Even so, it's a long distance. After all, Tiandu is as big as a city, and the space in the floating island at the bottom is even more amazing, and the metal path is so twisted and twisted that it is difficult to distinguish, so that it took longer than expected for the Divine Key to be reached.

After a considerable distance, the surrounding metal material changes to a strong alloy that is quite strong, indicating that the nearby equipment is important. A higher level of security. Divine Key Estimation. When it turns out that a sizable area is made entirely of net alloys, that's pretty much it.

As he walked, he suddenly felt that something was wrong, and without warning, the breath of the divine key was choked, as if his nose was tightly wrapped in something. And his mouth couldn't open, he wanted to raise his hand. But he realized that he couldn't, and then he realized that all his limbs were entangled in an invisible force.

The Divine Key tried to keep his neck alive. Barely bowed his head. Looking closely, he could see a web of energy, and at this moment, he knew who he had encountered.

Sienbu's huge net on the surface of the floating island was very different from the one at the moment, it was very fine, like a thin veil, but it was very tough, even stronger than steel.

Once the prey had fallen into the net, Sean emerged from the distant shadow of yīn, the soles of his feet covered with sticky threads of energy, allowing him to walk upside down on the ceiling and say a digression...... He loved it.

"Long time no see, God Key. Sean began.

The key didn't answer, because he couldn't open his mouth at all.

"I'm not going to kill you right away, just because I'm not sure yet...... Will the effect of your abilities on Lord Tenga be terminated by your death? Sean said: "After all, your fellow's abilities are very strange, and he is also an extremely rare outlier in the unknown realm, which is completely difficult to analyze, in case you die, the 'Absolute Shadow' chief is still 'locked', then it will be troublesome." As he spoke, he jumped down from the ceiling and rolled over to stand: "The average person who is not trained will not hold his breath for more than two minutes, and the violent movements of the body during this period will accelerate the arrival of suffocation, but from your performance when you were waterboarded on Hell Island, it seems that you can hold your breath...... "Sean walked up to the Divine Key: "Let me make it clear, if you want to live, release the ability, and then surrender." Don't have illusions about escaping, my energy cobwebs...... Even leeches can't earn it, and a wasted effort will only make you fall into a state of hypoxia faster. ”

The expression of the god key gradually changed, there was obvious sweat on the face, and the face began to turn blue, and the panicked god was revealed in his eyes.

Sean smiled, "I'm sorry, I can't let you speak, because then you'll be able to catch your breath." But you should also notice that you can move your head slightly, so if you're willing to work with me, nod your head, if you don't agree......" Sean shrugged: "Just keep struggling, I'm not in a hurry." ”

Shen Key's expression looked more and more painful, he struggled on all fours, but to no avail, his feet didn't seem to leave the ground, in fact, the center of gravity was no longer on the soles of his feet, the whole person leaned forward and attached to a net, there was no possibility of borrowing, but he didn't nod his head.

Five minutes had passed since the beginning of the ambush, and Sean watched with a blank face as the key was suffocating, shaking his feet and whistling, as if he didn't care.

"Looks like you're hell-bent on dying, or are you still not completely giving up hope of breaking free?" Sean continued to press.

"Hahahahaha......" Divine Key suddenly burst out laughing, and the painful divine sè on his face disappeared in a second.

Sean's expression twitched, and he froze in place.

"Fun, isn't it?" The Divine Key took two steps back easily, dusting off his clothes, those energy cobwebs were like plants that had lost their vitality, showing withered fragility, and were easily torn off by the Divine Key, and after a few strokes, they all fell to the ground.

"You ......" Sean realized that in the past five minutes, it was himself who had been tricked, and a wave of anger suddenly rose in his chest.

"Haven't you ever thought about why the tea fairy specifically ordered you to ...... Do you have to imprison me at a special level?" The god key said: "Brother Spider, you want to catch me, it's child's play, right?" )